Tonight

Bulls Vs. Phoenix Suns

December 04, 1985

At Veterans` Memorial Coliseum, 8:30 p.m., Chicago time.

Radio--WMAQ-AM (670).

Suns update--The ``new`` Phoenix Suns got old real fast. Coach John McLeod introduced a new running style, and the Suns immediately ran up a 0-9 record. Reverting back to a more familiar set-up offense, Phoenix has gone 3-7 since, including a 118-112 loss to Houston Tuesday. The 3-16 start is the worst in the franchise`s history and gives rise to speculation that McLeod isn`t on the safest of ground. His contract expires after this season, and the Suns have stalled on picking up the option year. Larry Nance and Alvan Adams start at forward, James Edwards at center and Walter Davis and Jay Humphries at guard.

Bulls update--X-rays taken of Mike Smrek and John Paxson were negative, leaving Smrek`s diagnosis as a sprained right ankle and Paxson`s a sprained left wrist. Smrek did not suit up for Tuesday`s game against Sacramento, while Paxson has been playing since last Friday. The Bulls have played in six different cities in the last nine days, counting the Suns` game.